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Criminal Justice & Corrections at Kent State University at Kent

Criminal Justice & Corrections at Kent State University at Kent

What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Kent State University at Kent. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Kent State University at Kent sits in Kent, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 134 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Kent State University at Kent.

Studying Online at Kent State University at Kent

Online coursework is an option at Kent State University at Kent. Of 26,374 students, 4,457 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,660 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Kent State University at Kent

These rankings give you a sense of how Kent State University at Kent’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #19 of 49
Best Value Ohio #29 of 48
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #93 of 167
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #127 of 166
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #542 of 1,205
Best Value Nationwide #933 of 1,206

Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Kent State University at Kent

Graduates of Kent State University at Kent’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections at Kent State University at Kent
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,208
2 years $30,475
3 years $36,212
4 years $41,097
5 years $46,140

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Kent State University at Kent take home a median $41,097, compared with $52,827 for all Kent State University at Kent graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Criminal Justice & Corrections earnings compared with all majors at Kent State University at Kent

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Kent State University at Kent is $22,842.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Kent State University at Kent, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Kent State University at Kent are 63% women (85) and 37% men (49).

Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Kent State University at Kent

Of the 127 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Kent State University at Kent, 63% were women (80) and 37% were men (47).

Kent State University at Kent gender breakdown of Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 96
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 14
Asian 3
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 4
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Kent State University at Kent

Minority students account for 23% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent, below the national average of 52%.*

Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Kent State University at Kent

Among the 7 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Kent State University at Kent, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

Kent State University at Kent gender breakdown of Criminal Justice & Corrections Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Criminal Justice & Corrections majors at Kent State University at Kent

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent, below the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Criminal Justice & Corrections Concentrations at Kent State University at Kent

The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Kent State University at Kent includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 134

Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates

Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Kent State University at Kent pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Environmental Compliance Inspectors $119,630
Compliance Managers $117,178
Coroners $110,095
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $91,449
Regulatory Affairs Specialists $85,399

References

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